Unnamed man charged on involvement with Conti and Lockbit.
A 28-year old Ukrainian man has been arrested on charges of using a “hidden program to interfere with the computer networks of a foreign company.”
The man then cooperated with a Russian hacker group for a reward, and demanded a ransom for decrypting the data, according to a statement from the Cyber Police of Ukraine.
He has also been linked with the Conti and Lockbit ransomware campaigns, and if convicted could face up to 15 years of imprisonment.
Dan Raywood is a seasoned B2B journalist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in cybersecurity for the past 15 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes. Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
Dan Raywood is a seasoned B2B journalist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in cybersecurity for the past 15 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes. Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
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